Software giant Microsoft is expected to provide a technical preview of its new Windows 9 operating system at an event in San Francisco later this September. The event, billed as a chance to “hear about what’s next for Windows and the enterprise”, will be held on September 30. The company on Monday sent out invitations for the event which experts say will talk in broad strokes about features aimed at corporate users for the next version of Windows, which people are informally calling “Windows 9”. Windows 9 has sprung a dozen leaks, with videos showing off its new Start Menu functionality, along with a number of business-facing features, like virtual desktops. Screenshots and videos of the Windows Technical Preview have been leaked over the past week, revealing the addition of a new Start menu, a virtual desktops feature, and a Notification Center. Microsoft is expected to deliver a “Windows Technical Preview” at the event or soon after so that developers and enterprise...
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Amazon wants to make shopping online as easy as a tweet. The online retailer is introducing a service that lets Twitter users add Amazon.com products to their carts without leaving the social media site. The service comes as Amazon seeks to make social media a bigger source for sales . Twitter also has been seeking new revenue streams beyond advertising services like promoted tweets. Under the program, users must link their Amazon.com account with their Twitter account. Then they need to add the hashtag (hash)AmazonCart when replying to a tweet that has an Amazon product link. The product will then be automatically added to their shopping cart. Twitter users will get a reply tweet from (at)MyAmazon as well as an email from Amazon when the item is successfully added to their cart. The service is for US customers only, although UK users have a similar service with the hashtag (hash)AmazonBasket. "This is an example of the constant innovation both Amazon and Twitt...
Surface tablet has failed to make a dent in the tablet market, but it seems Microsoft is still concentrating on the product line. The company is hosting an event on May 20 and the tagline of the invitation is "Join us for a small gathering." Now tech grapevine is abuzz that the word 'small' in the invite hints at the mini version of Surface tablet. A recent report said that Surface Mini will be launched in mid-May . Surface Mini has been part of the rumour mill since last year , and is considered as Microsoft's attempt to lure corporate users away from Apple's iPad mini. It is said to be the best note-taking tablet and is expected to have a 7.5-inch screen with 1440x1080p resolution . It is speculated that Surface Mini will run on Windows 8.1 OS instead of Windows RT and is expected to be powered by an ARM chip. The tablet may feature 3G and 4G connectivity, which current Surface models do not have. There is also a rumour ...
Size and panel The quick-fix rule to decide the size of the TV to buy: Distance (in inches) from TV to your eyes ÷ 1.6 = Optimum diagonal length of TV. You can fiddle around with this equation a bit, but more than anything else, the size should just be the largest you can afford. It's that simple. The panel to select for your TV is a different matter: In India, dust becomes a big factor in how long a TV will last. Because of this, look for either IPS panels or glass-coated VA panels. The easiest way to test the screen? Lightly tap on it with your knuckle. If it makes a sound like glass, that's what you should buy. But if there's a water-like ripple on the panel, avoid it. LED Vs LCD Vs Plasma The jargon in LED, LCD and Plasma can get confusing, especially with manufacturers using proprietary terms like "LED+" and "SuperLED". Here's what you need to know: Unless you are buying a TV that costs Rs 1.5 lakh or more, you aren't g...